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Mentok Kangri Peak<span class="custom_heading_sub">Trekking and climbing in Chang-Thang</span>

Your trip start from Leh till Tsokar over one of the world second highest motor able pass Tanglangla ( 5332m). Here you will visit a tiny hamlet named Tuckche with a small Gompa a top of it . Tsokar with its huge salt water deposit in Chang-Thang plateau from where 6 days of moderate trek start to the Karzok village. Karzoz is a Nomade headquarter of Chang-Thang located at the bank of Turquoise lake of Tsomoriri. Nomade “ Or Changpa in Tibetan language” who lives in valley with their livestock and can be encountered sub. to season.

The approach towards base camp from Karzok is relatively easy through open valley, moorland and boulder at the end. While ascending to one of these peaks minimum of technique and experience but good physic is required. Once at the top a stunning view is awaiting of surrounding extensive landscape .

Chang-Thang:

In the East of Ladakh, on the indo-Tibetan border between India and Tibet, extends the vast plateau of Chang-Thang, the area of the nomads Or Changpas. Having crossed several passes, you will discover Huge salt water lake named Tsokar, and further in the East in Rupshu, immense Lake Tsomoriri near Karzok which is the main village of Rupshu at 4572 m above the sea level. The climate is extreme: very low temperature at night and very high under a burning sun during the day. The air is very dry as eternal snow line is found at the altitude of 6000m and more.

The fauna adapted itself to the harshness of the climate. We can see Kyang, (wild donkeys) who come to graze near the lake Tsokar, much more rarely the snow leopards and also multitude of exotic birds.

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DAY 01: Arrival at Delhi

DAY 02: Delhi – Leh: (3500 m)

DAY 03: Explore around Leh

DAY 04: Leh to Tsokar :154 kms, (4268 mtrs)

DAY 05: Tsokar to Nuruchan (4300 mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek. 1

DAY 06: Nuruchan to Rachungkaru (4400mtrs.) over Horlamkongkala (4900 mtrs.) 6 hours. Trek 2

DAY 07: Rachungkaru to Gyama burma (4250 mtrs) over Kyamayurila (5200mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek 3

DAY 08: Gyma Burma to Karzok (Tsomoriri 4573 mtrs 7 hours. Over Yalungnyaula (5440 mtrs) Trek 4

DAY 09: Karzok/ Base Camp 5/6hrs trek Trek 5

DAY 10: Summit day to Mentok Kangri II -6210m

DAY 11: Relax at base camp, or stroll around before attempting to the second peak.

DAY 12: Base camp to Karzok -4550m, Trek 6

DAY 13: Karzok to Leh. 220 kms, 6h

Day 14: Leh-Delhi flight and departure.

DAY 01: Arrival at Delhi

Reception in air port, transfer to the hotel, overnight stay.

DAY 02: Delhi – Leh: (3500 m)

Transfer to the domestic air port, flight to Leh. Transfer to the hotel, visit monastery of the town, Shanti stupa and old fort of Leh in the afternoon. Night in the hotel.

DAY 03: Explore around Leh

Drive to Spituk monastery close to Leh, Phyang 13 kms west of Leh , back to
hotel for lunch , afternoon at leisure.

DAY 04: Leh to Tsokar :154 kms, (4268 mtrs)

Leave early, visit Shey-Thiksey and Hemis monastery on the way. In the afternoon, continue to head over the world’s second highest motorable pass(Tanglangla (5332mtrs) to nomad headquarter at Tsokar. Explore the village and Gompa. Stroll on the shore of salt water lake in evening and night in the camp.

DAY 05: Tsokar to Nuruchan (4300 mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek- 1

Trail goes beside the lake through the plateau, kyang ( WildDonkey ) can be seen in herds, campsite close to the nomad village and night in the camp.

DAY 06: Nuruchan to Rachungkaru (4400mtrs.) over Horlamkongkala (4900 mtrs.) 6 hours. Trek-2

Gradual walk for 1 and 1/2 hrs to the pass, easy descend, a long walk to beautiful campsite near the stream, night in the camp.

DAY 07: Rachungkaru to Gyama burma (4250 mtrs) over Kyamayurila (5200mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek -3

Easy climb for 2 hrs to the pass, gradual descend and further easy trail leads to the campsite, night in the camp.

DAY 08: Gyma Burma to Karzok (Tsomoriri 4573 mtrs 7 hours. Over Yalungnyaula (5440 mtrs) Trek 4

Long day, excellent view of the lake from the top of the pass, reach Karzok 240 kms south east from Leh. Karzok Gompa and its inhabitants the Nomades (Changpa’s) are most outstanding features of this lake. Circumference of this lake is aroung 36 kms. Explore village and monastery and stroll on the shore of the lake. Visit the village and the monastery, night in the camp.

DAY 09: Karzok/ Base Camp 5/6hrs trek Trek- 5

Walk gradually to the base camp of Mentok at 5420mts, walk over undefined trail of open area high over Karzok and Tsomoriri lake, a moorland and moraine trail leads till base camp located below the Mentok 11, night in the camp.

DAY 10 to DAY 12: Climb to Mentok Kangri 11 – 6210m Or Mentok 1 -6172m

DAY 10: Summit day to Mentok Kangri II -6210m

This is a lovely peak on a long ridge running South from Korzok village on the shores of the Tso Moriri lake. In July and August the entire Korzok valley is green with wild flowers giving the peak its name ‘Mentok’.
Almost 2 to 3 hours of hike til the snow lines.Before ascending to the col ( pass ) that divide the route to Mentok 1 (6272m) and Mentok II (6210m). We may need to fix the rope to assure the safety of climbers. Make safe and easy approach to the top of the Peak. The summit is a superb reward for your effort, giving magnificent views in every direction.If weather is clear you will admire the awesome views of Tsomoriri Lake, Lungser Kangri (6666m) and Tibet to the east. We return all the way back to the base camp.

DAY 11: At base camp. ( Hike or relax at base camp )

Rest day; stroll around before attempting to the second peak.

DAY 12: Base camp to Karzok -4550m, Trek- 6

After leisurely breakfast, trek back to karzok , easy descend through moorland, boulders, and pasture land till the village.Stroll at the lake shore, one can observe the variety of birds ( subjected to season ), interact with the people of this high altitude land of Nomade ( Changpa, the nomade of Chang-Thang), night in the camp.

DAY 13: Karzok to Leh. 220 kms, 6h

Vehicle will be reporting either in morning or day before in evening. Take a rough but breath-taking drive through nomadic land of Chang-Thang till joining the Indus valley at Mahe. Follow Indus river, stop at Chuma Thang wher one can take bath in hot spring. You will reach Leh by afternoon, night in a hotel.

Day 14: Leh-Delhi flight and departure.

Flight to Delhi, check- in to the hotel at 12 noon, half day sightseeing and transfer to the airport in evening for your onward destination.

Price per person : Based on Minimum 4 persons.

Departure Dates: Season:	Price	Person	Total
July to Sep	€ 1,905.00	- +	€ 0.00

Cost for less than 4 persons

Cost Per Person- €2470 for 2 person Group

Cost Per Person- €2135 for 3 person Group

Formed group : If you are a group of more than 8 persons, please contact us to get the special deal.

Cost Include

Ground transport as per itinerary
Airport/Railway Station & Bus Stand transfer
AC Volvo bus ticket Delhi-Manali-Delhi
English speaking local Guide
Twin sharing room in a 3 star hotel
All hotel on BB basis (bed & breakfast)
Twin sharing specious tent & foam mattress
Dinning tent for 4 person onward, 2/3 person will eat in kitchen tent
All meals during trekking-lunch will be served as packed
During the trek transport by jeep/pony, mule or porter
Kitchen team with all necessary items
Climbing equipment
Climbing shoes / seat harness / cramporners / climbing rop / fixe rope / ice piton / rock piton / jumar / Ice axe /
carabineer.
Camping fee / permit
Medical box with oxygen cylinder

Cost Exclude

International flight ticket,
Flight ticket Delhi-Leh-Delhi
Monument fees
Visa and airport tax
Insurance
Sleeping bag
Beverages and personal expenses
Medical expenses and evacuation
Porters to carry your personal gears
Personal gears used for trekking / expedition
Tipping

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Cancellation policies

All the cancellation must be in written and signed by the person who signed the booking form and will be effective from the date of the reception by the company.

1:60 days or more before departure

The agency will refund the entire paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (€ 40 per persons or equivalent in other currency), bank charges subject to the bank policies, when booking domestic flights, the Cancellation fee subject to airline policies at present or if the tickets are non- refundable in that case the full amount of the ticket will be retained. The hotels are reserved and must be paid in advance; the company will apply the cancellation policies of hotels. Cancelation charge for train tickets and other ground transport and related services if needed to be booked in advance. Hence the remaining amount will be refunded after deducting all above cancelling policies applied for different services.

2: 40 Days before departure

The agency will refund the 50% of paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (€ 40 per persons or equivalent in other currency), bank charges subject to the bank policies, when booking domestic flights, the Cancellation fee subject to airline policies at present or if the tickets are non- refundable in that case the full amount of the ticket will be retained. The hotels are reserved and must be paid in advance; the company will apply the cancellation policies of hotels. Cancelation charges of train tickets and other ground transport and related services if needed to be booked in advance. Hence the remaining amount will be refunded after deducting all above cancelation policies applied for different services.

Less than 30 days before departure

The agency will be obliged to withhold the full amount of the deposit paid by the customer. In this case, the customer must inform their insurance as soon as possible and provide as much documentation to support the cancellation of trip. It is therefore h3ly advised to take out cancellation insurance to cover such expenses.

Unexpected circumstances

Itinerary / hotels are sub. to change in case of strike, civil war threat, you may be will lose expected places you have prepared for but will explore unexpected and for sure will not disappointed.

In case of Vehicle break down another mode of transport will be managed at the earliest possible, In that case you are requested to keep patience and co-operate with the situation, while travelling to rural and isolated area replacing vehicle can take time due to lac of communication.

Liability

The Company cannot be made liable for the consequences of weather condition, flight cancellations, war or threat of civil war, strikes, industrial action, political unrest or any other force majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstance. The company reserves the right to use alternate transport, or vary the itinerary if breakdown, sickness or any other force major. Any additional that result, such as extra hotel accommodation, flight or road transport will be on your charge and must be paid directly at the spot.

Please understand, there are certain hazards involved in your adventurous and culture holidays which you must accept at your own risk. The company will not be liable for any illness major or minor injury, death sustained during neither the trip, nor it will be liable for any uninsured losses of your property and other losses during the trip.

It is h3ly advised that clients take out insurance to cover the unexpected and cancellation charges.

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation is based on 3 star category in cities, Neat and clean local standards of hotels will be provided in Leh. While trekking you will be assisted by kitchen with with all necessary items including to men spacious tent, mattress, dining tents from 4 persons onward, toilet tents and all necessary items.

While trekking you will be assisted by kitchen team with all necessary items including two men spacious tent, mattress, dining tents from 4 persons onward, toilet tents and all necessary items. Our chef will prepare verities of Indian, Chinese and Continental vegetarian and non vegetarian meals, Chefs on trek are used to cook for the western guest and pay their attention to dose the spice, Breakfast and dinner will be served at camp, lunch is always packed, Afternoon snacks is served with hot beverages as of tea and coffee.

Mode of Transport

Transport is sub. to the number of person in group, for 2-4+ guide Toyota Innova, for more than 5 persons Tempo travelers or mini bus. All vehicle will be air-conditioned, except in hilly area air-condition of any vehicle can not be regularly used due to steep uphill drive, So you have to co-operate with. While trekking logistic will be transported by vehicle as well, at the end from road head to base camp and back Mule / Porters or Yaks will assist you to establish the base camp, you are requested to carry he essentially for 2 days. Rest of the baggage can be stock in kibber village.

Road

Road in this part of Himalaya is rough ( very rough at some palces ) in region of Kullu- Manali you can face land slide due to rainfall from july till mid Sep. and can be blocked for hours , a days or more, you may miss the places expected to visit, or will visit the unexpected places, to regulate the situation the team at the spot will do the best possible at the moment. Road in India are being widen So please don’t compare the driving time as estimated in developed nation.

what you should pack for the trek

Warm jacket type of gore axe or else ,Pull over, Trek suite, Raincoat, trekking shoes, Sneakers for river crossing, Camp shoes, Gloves, pairs of warm socks + normal socks, Sunglasses / Spare glasses or contact lenses, Sun hat + cap, sun cream, stick to protect the lips, long and short sleeves Shirts- Loose trousers, breathable water proof over , trousers , Washing kit, toilet kit, A small sewing kit, Safety pins, torch or flash light with spare batteries, Camera with spare memory cards and batteries, battery Charger , day sac, water bottle, pair of gaiters , walking sticks if one required, personal medical kit as per your medical advisor. Sleeping bag (-10/-15°C ) small pillow if you required , A light towel, a knife, a role of toilet paper, a plastic bowl for shaving ( for men, a large plastic bag to protect your clothing inside the bag, wet tissue paper, fanny pack to keep safely your important doc as passport, insurance paper, credit cards, money, Multifunctional knife, lighters, wooden pencils and pen, string of 4-55 meters to dry the clothing or other purpose, English –Hindi dictionary to learn the important words to greet and to communicate with locals and a note book can be useful to engrave your memory in it .

Fitness and Acclimatization

Pre-travel conditioning is very desirable, as more you are prepared the more you
enjoy the trips. For such trekking trips required good physic.
As we gain altitude slowly, so we get acclimatize naturally. And for the vast majority
the slow ascent to height will produce minimum effects. The most important
attribute for any adventure travel trip is positive attitude.